Bangladesh

Be swept up in the maelstrom of Dhaka, explore the lush forests of the Sundarbans, relax into the serene rhythms of rural life along endless riverbanks and experience the extraordinary kindness of the people - uncover the secrets of one of travel's last frontiers with the only English-language guide... More

Since the dawn of humanity, Ganges — Ganga — the sacred river of India, born in the higher Himalayan realms, has inspired the imagination of mankind. In this book, the author invites us on an initiatory voyage to the sources of the revered river at Gaumukh, passing through the principal holy cit... More

Seeks to trace the changes that have taken place in the configuration of India during the last 20 centuries and in particular the changes in the course of river Ganges during the period. 12 Chapters - Glossary - List of Books consulted - Index - Maps. Hardbound... More

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This is Raghubir Singh's personal pilgrimage along the Ganges: from the Himalayas, where the river rises among snows, through the villages of the Gangetic Plain, past Banaras and through Bihar, to the Bay of Bengal, between India and Bangladesh. On theway he captures the essence of the river's many ... More

Long-term migration is one of the most important factors in the formation of cultural identities in the modern world. Katy Gardner looks at the 'sending' communities (neglected by academic research) and covers major aspects of Bangladeshi life (land, family structure, marriage, and religion) to show... More

This book takes the reader on a fascinating trail down the border region, where tribal people and Bengalies have mixed, meet, fought and traded for centuries and gives the reader illuminating insight into the lives and thoughts of people on the margins of life in the great sub-continent. Slightly bu... More